Chapter 362 – Tianyuan City Revealed in the Mist

At the Wolfhead Mountain command post, Mu Yuan’s Incarnation was stationed there. After Dolai had Devoured the supplies, it also came from the territory, bringing along a large batch of war supplies.

At the moment, Mu Yuan was discussing tactics with the elves and giants.

The enemy was gathering and marching, so they naturally weren’t just waiting idly.

Facing the monster tide, it was indeed necessary to rely on geographical advantages and city defenses to hold their ground. They absolutely could not engage in a battle of attrition with the monsters in the wild. However, the leader monsters or war machines within the tide were not considered “consumables.”

If they could eliminate more leader monsters and large Flesh weapons before the enemy reached their gates, they would gain more advantages before the formal confrontation.

If they could seize the opportunity to ambush and kill one or two monster Legends in advance, the accumulated advantages would be significant.

“Trading strategic space for ambush opportunities,” the giant Legend spoke.

Outside Wolfhead Mountain, the surrounding hundreds of kilometers of territory were previously under the control of their side, the living beings.

In more distant areas, during past reconnaissance and probing, they had also laid numerous hidden traps.

The elf Legend Mirena held a magnificent flower bud in her hand. “This is the ‘Domain Flower’ from our Nature’s Garden. It not only aids Legendary Realm cultivators in building and expanding their Domains but can also detect the resonance of Domains within a thirty-kilometer range. We have already planted Domain Flower seeds in eight locations here… here… and here. Once this main flower in my hand blooms, it means an enemy Legendary Realm has appeared. At that time…”

She looked at Dolai.

The meaning was clear: Dolai needed to take action.

It wasn’t that she was unwilling or afraid to act, but Tianyuan’s Dolai was the only super Legend, and only it possessed the power to quickly kill monster Legends.

Otherwise, even if two or three Legendary Realm experts attacked simultaneously, they might not be able to swiftly eliminate the target.

If the battle couldn’t be ended quickly, they themselves would be in danger.

Mu Yuan nodded slightly to indicate no problem.

The fact that Nature’s Garden was offering such Treasures showed their determination. He could see the extraordinary nature of the ‘Domain Flower.’ Its true function was to assist Legendary Realm cultivation. Using it as a detection radar was truly a heavy investment.

After the Domain Flower bloomed, it could only confirm the general presence of an enemy within the range.

At that time, Dolai’s methods were more suitable for forcing the monster Legend out.

However, the prerequisite was that the monster Legend happened to pass through the range.

Since the opportunity to ambush a Legend couldn’t be forced, everyone began focusing on sniping the war machines. Compared to Fourth-Order BOSSes and Fourth-Order leaders, these large Flesh weapons were more troublesome in the role they played in warfare.

The Fourth-Order Experts of the elves and giants quickly launched attacks.

The Legendary Realm experts also prepared to intervene at any moment.

On Tianyuan Territory’s side, Mu Yuan sent Rakshasa, Sickle Moon, Uta, and others into action.

Moving through multiple locations and carrying out several ambushes, Rakshasa and the others achieved some results, destroying over ten Flesh weapons.

The elves and giants also achieved some successes.

However…

“I’ve exposed flaws several times, but still couldn’t lure out a monster Legend?” Mu Yuan thought to himself, feeling regretful.When elves and giants ambush and snipe enemies, they typically only eliminate primary targets before immediately withdrawing, fearing they might attract the attention of monster legends lurking nearby.

The Tianyuan Generals were different.

Rakshasa, Uta, Sickle Moon, and others held back some of their strength while destroying the flesh weapons. The time they took to eliminate each weapon was only slightly faster than the elves and giants. They also appeared greedier in their actions.

“Are the Monster Overlords wary of Dolai?”

The Wilderness had become a vast, mist-shrouded battlefield. No one knew what would be revealed when the mist parted.

It could be adorable prey, or hunters baring their ferocious fangs.

In reality, Dolai wasn’t accompanying them but remained stationed at Wolfhead Mountain.

Mu Yuan dared to set this trap relying on Rakshasa and the others themselves. They possessed sufficient strength to contend with Legendary Realm beings and hold out until reinforcements arrived. If the ones hunting Rakshasa’s group were merely incompetent legends, the several of them working together might even manage to counter-kill their pursuers in a short time.

However, the fish weren’t biting.

“This doesn’t make sense.”

“Rakshasa and the others have demonstrated combat power at the absolute peak of Fourth Order. Their concealed strength shouldn’t be detectable by the enemy, and they themselves are substantial bait.”

Faced with such top-tier Fourth Order experts with legendary potential, Mu Yuan found it hard to believe the enemy wouldn’t take the bait.

Yet, the enemy simply refused to bite.

“These enemies couldn’t possibly be more cautious than Deadbone, could they?”

…

Just dozens of kilometers beyond Tianyuan Territory, several figures advanced silently.

“Sssss~ I saw so many delicious humans but can’t make a move, what a pity sssss!”

“Indeed roar, humans with legendary potential must have exceptionally tasty flesh.”

“Don’t be impatient, don’t be impatient. Once we destroy the human territory and eliminate the elves and giants one by one, we’ll have plenty of delicious flesh to feast on.”

“But if we wipe out all the humans, elves, and giants this time, won’t we lose our source of delicious living flesh in the future? After all, domesticated ones can’t compare to wild ones in flavor.”

A certain Gnoll Legend with bristling fur and a ferocious appearance was drooling profusely.

There were two main reasons why their Jackal Fang and Blood Serpent Embrace hadn’t completely eradicated the elf, giant, and avian humanoid factions before: first, these factions were exceptionally skilled at hiding and difficult to locate; second, without these living factions, they would lose their source of high-quality flesh.

Still, being able to feast to their heart’s content all at once seemed quite appealing too.

“The taste of those avian humanoids we devoured decades ago remains fresh in this legend’s memory.”

“No need to worry. After we eliminate the humans, elves, and giants, the emperors of Dragon Slumber will use this domain as a stepping stone to enter the Taixuan Alliance. Then, we’ll unleash a tide of flesh and host a grand flesh feast, hehehehehe—”

Shrouded in the mirage mist were seven Legendary Realm figures in total.

Among them, three legends came from Jackal Fang, and three from Blood Serpent Embrace.

After resting and waiting for some time, the Legendary Realm leader commanding the squad, ‘King Blackfang,’ spoke up: “The time is about right. We should make our move now and strive to shatter the human Tianyuan’s defenses in one strike.”

This was their strategy all along!

Their target was never small fry like human Fourth Order beings—they aimed to destroy the entire fishing pond directly.The timing of their strike was determined only after careful deliberation.

Now was the moment!

At this very moment, the human Tianyuan would be caught off guard, as humanity remained unaware that their territory had been exposed. Moreover, their tide of armies was already on the move, having lured and diverted some of humanity’s powerful fighters. That human super-legend might currently be lying in ambush in the wilderness or stationed at Wolfhead Mountain—this was their once-in-a-millennium opportunity.

Even if the human territory still had legends guarding it or defensive measures in place, it wouldn’t matter.

They could tear through the human defenses with lightning speed and throw the entire human city into chaos. Living beings were prone to confusion and panic, riddled with weaknesses.

Once the human territory fell into disarray, their tide of armies, already not far behind, could sweep in unimpeded and crush the human stronghold.

This was also why they had to wait for a period, ensuring all waves of forces and powerful fighters were in position before acting.

The strategic arrangement was nothing short of exquisite, with each step intricately linked.

Although many in the Legendary Realm felt this was making a mountain out of a molehill—believing their strength alone was enough to bulldoze through without tactics or strategy.

“Do not be careless. The human legends are strong, and we cannot rule out the possibility of hidden trump cards similar to that Daoist Magic,” said King Blackfang.

He would not let his guard down in the slightest. His combat prowess was on par with the Blackwing King’s, and he did not believe he could defeat that human legend alone.

Only the three Snakemen from the Legendary Realm of the Blood Serpent Embrace remained unconcerned.

In contrast to the Snakemen legends, the remaining two Gnoll legends were somewhat anxious, fearing they might encounter that legend later.

Seeing this, King Blackfang spoke up, “My brothers, there is no need to worry. There is only one human legend. No matter how powerful she is, she is no match for the combined strength of you and me.”

He paused before continuing, “The Blackwing and the others suffered a crushing defeat because they fell victim to the enemy’s hidden trump card and were unprepared for spatial techniques. Otherwise, that human legend would have long been defeated by the Blackwing. Even if…”

Even if the human’s hidden trump card still existed, as long as they evaded in time, their chances of survival were not small.

Though, by then, one or two of them might still fall.

Under the cover of the mirage armor mist, the seven legends maintained a steady, unhurried pace as they advanced step by step.

Their crimson pupils reflected the desolate land, scattered green plants and trees standing sporadically, swaying gently in the wind, while dust swirled and dispersed with the breeze.

They could see nothing, yet they largely trusted the legend from the Dragon Slumber.

Forty kilometers!

Thirty kilometers!

Twenty-three kilometers!

Suddenly, the outline of a city flickered in and out of view amidst the sandstorm, like a mirage distorted by light.

But as the distance gradually closed, the illusory human city grew clearer. The sprawling black city walls, the towers standing tall upon the earth, and the mounted cannons lining the walls—all were clearly visible.

Only the interior of the city remained veiled by a faint shimmer, allowing only a vague glimpse of the sprawling structures without clear detail.

…

“Woo woo woo woo—”

An urgent alarm sounded in Mu Yuan’s ears, as well as in the ears of heroes like Deadbone, Isloria, and Lu Liu.

“What’s going on?”

Within the territory map, only the border areas showed sporadic red dots—the vanguards and scouts of the monsters.

The inner regions remained calm, with no signs of any monster markers.However, the Scepter of Heavenly Authority in the sky emitted a long, piercing alarm—the warning signal of the ‘Reconnaissance Skyeye.’

The Reconnaissance Skyeye, centered on Mu Yuan’s territory, operated 24/7 without interruption. Its detection range extended up to twenty kilometers!

At this moment, several massive red dots were rapidly approaching on the interface.

The red dots were enormous and intensely crimson, their diffuse red halos seeming to dye the entire interface red.

This was…

“Legendary-level attack!”

In the mental link, the thoughts of the commanders flashed like lightning, and commands were transmitted to the elite troops in various districts and legions within a thousandth of a second.

In the mental link network, there would be no delay in thought transmission!

Simultaneously, Mu Yuan did not hesitate to manipulate the Scepter of Heavenly Authority.

「Activate: Thousand-Prism Mirror Reflection」!

An invisible and vast force descended, condensing into crystal-clear mirror surfaces two meters beyond the city walls of Tianyuan City. The mirrors linked and interlocked, resembling constantly reflecting and spreading light and shadow under the sun.

In the blink of an eye, a hemispherical light shield composed of countless mirrors formed, arching over Tianyuan City like an inverted bowl.

But the very next moment…

The Legendary Realm monsters several kilometers away suddenly unleashed their auras, tearing apart the white mist that had shrouded them.

Apart from Mirage Armor, the six Legendary Realm beings attacked simultaneously.

They did not gather the power of heaven and earth on a large scale but instead launched their most rapid and fierce pre-accumulated strikes toward the distant city.

Two crimson beams pierced through the sky and earth;

Three winding, brown-yellow streams of light skimmed the ground, withering the earth and rotting vegetation wherever they passed;

King Blackfang also summoned a pair of fangs, which expanded mid-air and slashed down with two colossal black rays;

Boom—!

The crimson beams struck, tearing through the hazy illusionary curtain shrouding Tianyuan City, making the entire city clearer. A turquoise water-mirror shield stood before the city, rippling under the impact of the crimson beams and scattering them into dozens of smaller streams of light that streaked across the sky, striking the surrounding areas.

The brown-yellow streams of light unleashed by the Serpentfolk Legend climbed over the turquoise shield, sizzling upon collision.

At that moment, the two colossal black rays slashed down.

The surrounding ground cracked and fissured, with fractures spreading tens to hundreds of meters, stirring up violent clouds of dust. Within the dust, millstone-sized rubble rolled and flew, only to be pulverized by the residual energy waves.

King Blackfang’s slashing rays completely shredded the concealment of ‘Night Sky Concealment.’

The light surged into the sky, tearing apart the dark clouds and mist.

Behind the city walls, the streets were wide, and the buildings were arranged in an orderly fashion. Further away, a tower hovered mid-air, its spire radiating a faint white glow.

Gazing at the rippling water-mirror shield before the city, King Blackfang showed no surprise and said in a deep voice, “Continue.”

Since the first wave of the surprise attack had failed, then…

He raised his hand, and his domain spread out, stirring the winds and clouds in all directions.

…

“What happened!”

On Wolfhead Mountain, the two Legendary Realm beings, Elf Mirena and Giant Asoro, vaguely sensed a surge of powerful auras rising abruptly in the south, and the energy of heaven and earth gathering and becoming chaotic.

They each employed their methods.

A hawk spirit soared across the sky;

The pulsations of the earth began to transmit;The distant mist was torn apart, revealing a city with sprawling houses and buildings, towering walls, and numerous high towers standing before their eyes.

“This is… a human city… Tianyuan Territory?!”

They were well aware that the hidden locations of human forces were in this area south of Wolfhead Mountain. However, neither the elves nor the giants had inquired or shown any intention to investigate, as these were the most closely guarded secrets of any faction.

But they never expected such a conspicuous and prominent city to exist south of Wolfhead Mountain.

The city had no geographical advantages, with no towering mountains or dense forests around it. It stood clearly and solitarily on the open land.

Outside Tianyuan City, seven monstrous Legends hovered in the sky, unleashing their Domains and wielding immense power to continuously bombard the Guardian barrier protecting the city.

“Disastrous!”

The elves and giants paled, fully aware of what this meant. If Tianyuan Territory fell, the battle might be lost before it even began.

“Disastrous!”

Shen Linglong was startled. At this moment, Tianyuan Territory had no Legend stationed there.

She glanced at Mu Yuan and admired how he remained composed. Even an experienced Lord like her, who had fought countless battles, would struggle to stay so calm when faced with Legendary monsters at their doorstep.

She prepared to lead her troops south.

Mu Yuan shook his head slightly. “Let Dolai handle it.”

Dolai had already shot into the sky, its medal transforming into a pair of wind wings as it streaked across the horizon.

Its speed was astonishing.

In terms of flight and travel speed, it far surpassed Deadbone. For someone like Shen Linglong, who lacked innate flight ability and relied on manipulating natural forces to levitate, the difference in speed was several magnitudes greater.

Dolai alone was sufficient.

“No need to panic. Tianyuan City does have some defensive facilities, after all.”

…

The resilience of the barrier exceeded King Blackfang’s expectations.

This Daoist Magic had been upgraded recently, infused with Dolai’s Legendary-tier energy, making it impossible for a few Legends to break through in a short time.

However, the Emissary and the Emperor had prepared for this.

King Blackfang produced three Strange Stones shimmering with a faint blue glow—these were World-Breaking Stones of exceptional grade.

“You, you, and you—use these World-Breaking Stones to pierce through the human barrier.”

The three addressed were Serpentfolk Legends.

They exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting a mix of fear and concealed disdain for King Blackfang. Taking the World-Breaking Stones, they advanced from three different directions.

Inside the city, arrows fell like rain and cannons roared, but these attacks were reduced to less than a tenth of their power after passing through the Domains, posing almost no threat to Legends of their caliber.

Those below the Legendary Realm were mere ants.

Under the cover of the other Legends, they swiftly closed in on the barrier.

Three thousand meters.

Two thousand meters.

One thousand meters.

Hum—

A distant Tower suspended in the air hummed, launching a massive white energy sphere several meters in diameter through the barrier.

The Serpentfolk Legend swung their Saber to slash at it.

Arrows formed a net around them, and a few actually penetrated the Domain. A sudden sense of danger arose within them, and they spun their dual Sabers to create a hemispherical defensive arc.

Arrows shattered one after another.

Yet, a chill ran down the Serpentfolk Legend’s neck.

Crack—

The Serpent Tooth Necklace they wore fractured, a faint brownish-yellow light flickering for an instant before vanishing.A starry-glowing arrow froze just two inches from the back of his neck, then shattered into pieces.

He remained unharmed, but his expression grew increasingly ferocious and enraged.

He unleashed a tsunami-like torrent of energy, obliterating hundreds of incoming arrows and bone spears.

“Mere mortal realm ants…”

A thunderbolt suddenly tore through the sky, ripping apart the clouds and mist, tearing through the shit-yellow domain. It made the daylight brighter, cleansed Tianyuan City, and scattered all filth and confusion.

Only a single strand of indescribable violet-blue lightning, brimming with violent destructive power, shot from the center of Tianyuan City, piercing through heaven and earth without dissipating for a long time.

The origin point of this lightning was a magnificent Thundercoil Tower crackling with arcs of electricity.

Around the large coil tower, dozens of ordinary coil towers similarly flickered with lightning arcs, humming in resonance.

At the terminal point of the lightning, the shit-yellow domain shattered, and the powerful, menacing figure of the Serpentfolk Legend froze amidst the dazzling radiance.

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